March 4, 2020 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 1 PARLIAMENT OF KENYA THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY THE HANSARD Wednesday, 4th March 2020 The House met at 9.30 a.m. [The Deputy Speaker (Hon. Moses Cheboi) in the Chair] PRAYERS Hon. Deputy Speaker: Hon. Members, we actually do not have the required quorum. Therefore, I order the Quorum Bell to be rung for 10 minutes. (The Quorum Bell was rung) Order Members. We now have the required numbers and, therefore, business will begin. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR DELEGATION FROM PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA Hon. Deputy Speaker: Hon. Members, I have a Communication to make. Hon. Members, I wish to introduce to you a delegation of Members of Parliament from the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda who are seated in the Speaker’s Row. The delegation comprises the following: (i) Hon. Betty Aol Ocan, MP – Leader of the Opposition and Head of Delegation. (ii) Hon. Wilfred Niwagaba, MP – Shadow Attorney General. (iii) Hon. Medard Lubega Segoona, MP – Shadow Minister for Justice and Constitutional affairs. (iii) The Hon. Fred T. Turyamuhweza, MP – Shadow Minister for Trade and Industry, and (iv) Hon. Joy Atim Ongom, MP – Shadow Minister for Special Regions Hon. Members, the delegation is accompanied by the following parliamentary staff: (i) Mr. Sunday Apolo – Policy Analyst and the Secretary to the Delegation. (ii) Ms. Joan Atimango – Personal Assistant to the Leader of the Delegation. (iii) Mr. Muniru Watuwa – Senior Liaison Officer. (iv) Ms. Adrine Natukunda – Legal Officer. Disclaimer: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. March 4, 2020 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 2 Hon. Members, the delegation is in the country on a benchmarking visit to learn Kenya’s experience on the constitutional review process since Parliament of Uganda is considering a review of the country’s Constitution through a Bill sponsored by a private Member, Hon. Wilfred Niwagaba, MP, who is the Shadow Attorney-General and also part of the delegation visiting our Parliament. Hon. Members, on my own behalf and that of the National Assembly, I welcome them to Parliament and wish them fruitful engagements during the course of their stay in the country. I thank you. Next Order. PAPERS LAID Hon. William Cheptumo (Baringo North, JP): Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House: Report of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs on its consideration of the President’s reservations to the Law of Contract (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly No.1 of 2019). Hon. Deputy Speaker: Next is the Vice-Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee. Hon. Moses Lessonet (Eldama Ravine, JP): Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House: Report of the Budget and Appropriations Committee on the Budget Policy Statement and the Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy for the Financial Year 2020/2021 together with compendium of departmental committees’ reports on the 2020 Budget Policy Statement for Financial Year 2020/2021 and the Medium-Term. Hon. Deputy Speaker: Let us have the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, Hon. Limo. Hon. Joseph Limo (Kipkelion East, JP): Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the House: Report of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning on its consideration of the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 incorporating reports from the following committees: (i) Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation. (ii) Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. (iii) Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing. (iv) Departmental Committee on Lands. (v) Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, and (vi) Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. Hon. Deputy Speaker: We also have the Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation. Hon. William Kisang (Marakwet West, JP): Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the House: Reports of the Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation on: (i) The 2019 Shenzhen Smart City Forum with International Friendship Cities held in the Republic of China from 14th to 15th May 2019. Disclaimer: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. March 4, 2020 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 3 (ii) The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Regional Week on Emerging Technologies for the Sustainable Development and Digital Transformation from 26th to 30th August 2019 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (iii) The Sixth Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa 2019 held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 23rd to 26th September, 2019. (iv) The Internet Governance Forum (IGF), 2019 held in Berlin, Germany, from 25th to 29th November, 2019. NOTICES OF MOTION APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO COMMITTEE ON MEMBERS’ SERVICES AND FACILITIES Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP): Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, pursuant… (Hon. Clement Kigano consulted loudly) Hon. Deputy Speaker, can you tell the Member for Kangema to speak in low tones? He is making a lot of noise here. He is a senior lawyer and an elder in the House. If he wants to consult with his colleagues from the mountain, they can use the Lounge. Hon. Deputy Speaker: You must respect that Hon. Member, Leader of the Majority Party. He started his journey to this House in 1974. He is a very serious Member. Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP): So, he has finally landed? Hon. Deputy Speaker: Yes, though he arrived a little late. He is a senior lawyer. Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP): Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Orders 175 and 212B (3), this House approves the appointment of the following Members to the Committee on Members’ Services and Facilities: (i) Hon. Ezekiel Machogu Ombaki, MP. (ii) Hon. Catherine Waruguru, MP. (iii) Hon. Florence Chepngetich Koskey, MP. (iv) Hon. Samuel Moroto Chumel, MP. (v) Hon. Silas Kipkoech Tiren, MP. (vi) Hon. Janet Nangabo Wanyama, MP. (vii) Hon. Rehema Hassan, MP. (viii) Hon. Rigathi Gachagua, MP. (ix) Hon. Charity Kathambi Chepkwony, MP. (x) Hon. Elisha Odhiambo, MP. (xi) Hon. Benard Otieno Okoth, MP. (xii) Hon. Elsie Muhanda, MP. (xiii) Hon. (Eng.) Thuddeus Kithua Nzambia, MP. (xiv) Hon. Christopher Wangaya Aseka, MP, and (xv) Hon. John Walter Owino, MP. Disclaimer: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. March 4, 2020 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 4 APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO COMMITTEE ON PARLIAMENTARY POWERS AND PRIVILEGES Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP): Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of section 15(1)(a)(ii) of the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act, 2017 and Standing Order 175, this House approves the appointment of the following Members to the Committee on Parliamentary Powers and Privileges, in addition to the one specified under Section 15(1)(a)(i) of the said Act: (i) Hon. Anthony Githiaka Kiai, MP. (ii) Hon. Vincent Kipkurui Tuwei, MP. (iii) Hon. Beatrice Pauline Cherono Kones, MP. (iv) Hon. Francis Chachu Ganya, MP. (v) Hon. Jude Kangethe Njomo, MP. (vi) Hon. Peter Mungai Mwathi, MP. (v) Hon. Marselino Malimo Arbelle, MP. (vii) Hon. Gladwell Jesire Cheruiyot, MP. (viii) Hon. Capt. (Rtd) Didmus Wekesa Barasa Mutua, MP. (xi) Hon. Andrew Mwadime, MP. (xii) Hon. Omar Mwinyi Shimbwa, MP. (viii) Hon. James Onyango Oyoo, MP. (ix) Hon. Danson Mwashako Mwakuwona, MP, and (x) Hon. Vincent Kemosi Mogaka, MP. Next is the Chairperson, Budget and Appropriations Committee. Before I do that, let me recognize the presence of students from Kabiro Secondary School, Dagoretti South Constituency, Nairobi City County. Yes, Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Budget and Appropriations. REPORT ON BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT AND MEDIUM-TERM DEBT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY- FY 2020/2021 Hon. Moses Lessonet (Eldama Ravine, JP): Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Budget and Appropriations Committee on the Budget Policy Statement and the Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy for the Financial Year 2020/2021, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 4th March 2020. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Hon. Deputy Speaker: Very well. Next Order. We do not have Statements neither do we have Questions by Private Notice. So, we will go straight to Ordinary Questions. Starting us off is Hon. (Ms.) Nasri Ibrahim Sahal. Hon. (Ms.) Nasri Ibrahim Sahal? Question deferred. ORDINARY QUESTIONS Disclaimer: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. March 4, 2020 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 5 Question No.029/2020 STALLED CONSTRUCTION OF MODOGASHE-SAMATAR ROAD (Question deferred) Next is Hon. (Ms.) Halima Mucheke. Question No.030/2020 UPDATE ON PREVALENCE OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI IN THE COUNTRY Hon. (Ms.) Halima Mucheke (Nominated, JP): Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. My Question goes to the Cabinet Secretary for Health. (i) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) in the country? (ii) Could the Cabinet Secretary also provide the measures being undertaken by the Ministry to contain the spread of the bacteria in the country? Hon. Deputy Speaker, this is the second time I am asking the same Question and I have not been told why I have not been answered.